A belief in supernatural determinants of human fate and a tendency to think in rigid categories.

“Some day it will probably be shown that astrology can explain a lot of things.”

A preoccupation with strong/weak, leader/follower relationships.

“People can be divided into two distinct classes: the weak and the strong.”

Exaggerated concern with people's sexual activities.

“The wild sex life of the old Greeks and Romans was tame compared to some of the goings-on in this country, even in places where people might least expect it.”

A distrustful and misanthropic attitude towards people in general.

“Human nature being what it is, there will always be war and conflict.”

Rigid adherence to conventional middle-class values.

“Obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues children should learn.”

A submissive and uncritical attitude towards authority figures.

“Young people sometimes get rebellious ideas, but as they grow up they ought to get over them and settle down.”

A tendency to project one's own unconscious impulses on to others.

“Homosexuals are hardly better than criminals and ought to be severely punished.”

A punishing attitude towards violations of conventional values.

“Sex crimes, such as rape and attacks on children, deserve more than mere imprisonment; such criminals ought to be publicly whipped, or worse.”